Review of Soylent Green (1973) by Mary T — 11 Nov 2010
Over population. Ecological, economic and educational decay. Food rationing. Women classed as "furniture". Government cover-up. These are the ingredients of "Soylent Green".
This movie is a classic entry into the Sci-Fi. Despite being dated in its look, the story is still strong, and the movie can still make you think. The camera work isn't innovative, but it doesn't need to be.
The acting is typical of the films from the early 1970's- and Charlton Heston chews up the scenery with the same vigour he did in "Planet of the Apes", and "The Omega Man". It was a joy to see. Edward G. Robinson was fantastic in the role of Sol Roth, the "book" who helps Heston's Detective Thorn with his cases.
While, the action and characters are well done, and interesting, it was the theme that kept me involved in the story. At what point in Society's decay would it become acceptable to break certain taboos about our food source, and for the government to do what it did in order to feed the excessive population?
Definately a recipe for a good Sci-Fi story in my books.
Oh... don't forget "Tuesday is Soylent Green day...".
This review of Soylent Green (1973) was written by Mary T on 11 Nov 2010.
Soylent Green has generally received positive reviews.
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